A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 4298772 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4300758 epoch_slot_no: 2358 block_no: 4298595 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1170 time: 2020-06-15 10:50:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x50aa707e29a57358f1b985530e21090c7c6a88c3d404639830cc791587570f3bBlock Operator
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